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University of Wisconsin Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison
43.4%
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01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

15% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating UW-Madison enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$11,783
Total Cost of Attendance$28,679

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $4,200 $16,800
$30-48k $4,101 $16,404
$48-75k $8,134 $32,536
$75-110k $17,763 $71,052
$110k+ $27,292 $109,168

Financial Aid & Student Debt at University of Wisconsin Madison

15.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$20,484
Median Debt at Graduation

Is University of Wisconsin Madison Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$73,792
Median Earnings (10yr)
$20,484
Median Debt
3.6x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. University of Wisconsin Madison — 3.6x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

University of Wisconsin Madison True Cost by Family Income

15% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating UW-Madison enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $4,200 $16,800
$30-48k $4,101 $16,404
$48-75k $8,134 $32,536
$75-110k $17,763 $71,052
$110k+ $27,292 $109,168

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$11,783
Total Cost of Attendance$28,679

Financial Aid & Student Debt

15.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$20,484
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$61,275
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment

University of Wisconsin Madison Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does University of Wisconsin Madison actually cost per year?
University of Wisconsin Madison's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $28,679/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $12,298/yr, a 57% discount off sticker price.
Does University of Wisconsin Madison offer good financial aid?
15% of University of Wisconsin Madison students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including University of Wisconsin Madison also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if University of Wisconsin Madison requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at University of Wisconsin Madison?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $4,200/yr at University of Wisconsin Madison after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $27,292/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is University of Wisconsin Madison worth the cost?
University of Wisconsin Madison graduates earn a median of $73,792 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $114,716 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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